Sometimes you just want to laugh. Books written by comedians are typically an extension of their stand-up shows. Jerry Seinfeld even has one full of bits from his decades in showbiz. Jim Gaffgan often writes on a theme, such as being fat or loving food (two of his books which I have enjoyed reading multiple times). A trilogy of books written by 1980s comedian Paul Reiser shared a common theme throughout as his personal life changed and he offered more stories from each stage. Now clean comedian Nate Bargatze tries his hand with his first book, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind
Told in his usual rambling, self-deprecating way, the book is a collection of amusing bits from this Southern comedian born in the 1900s. He expands upon material from his numerous comedy specials and will have his fans laughing out loud or chuckling to themselves as they read more of his silly stories. The audiobook of Big Dumb Eyes is narrated by the comedian, which truly is the best way to enjoy this short book, in my opinion. It’s just over six hours in length and has some special laughs in store just for those listening to the audiobook. Just like rewatching the comedy specials, Big Dumb Eyes is a book I would listen to again and again.
This book is set to be released May 6, 2025.Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ARC audiobook. All opinions are my own.
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